Guidance and resources that you need if you are a candidate or agent at council elections in Scotland

Click here for the 2017 timetable for council elections in Scotland on 4 May 2017.

The Improvement Service has created a website for prospective candidates which provides a wealth of information about the role of a councillor, including what councillors do and what’s expected of a councillor. There are also videos and short stories of councillors from across Scotland detailing why they became a councillor, the difference they make and their advice if you are thinking of standing.

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Access to Elected Office Fund

21-06-2018

Inclusion Scotland run an Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland that provides financial assistance to disabled candidates standing for election to help with the extra costs they may incur as a result of their disability.

For more information about applying for a grant from the Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland, see Inclusion Scotland.